Agency and brokerage mergers & acquisitions have been on a steady upward climb since 2000, except for a blip in 2009 and 2010 due to the collapse of the economy. Those 2 down years were followed by a near blockbuster year in 2011, and the most active year since 2000...
Industry wholesalers from Burns & Wilcox, CRC Insurance and AmWINS look toward the future and weigh in on economic challenges, updated techology and acquisitions for 2013.
Lateral moves among insurance agencies can be as hurtful and damaging as any breakup. Having the right agreements in place help make severed employment relationships as amicable and drama-free as possible for all parties involved.